BOTOX® Cosmetic injections

Cosmetic denervation is a procedure used to improve the appearance of worry lines, frown lines, crow's feet, laugh lines and so-called dynamic wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles occur when we smile, laugh or frown, and the delicate muscles underlying aging skin contract. In cosmetic denervation, BOTOX® is injected into these muscles. BOTOX® works by weakening these tiny facial muscles precisely. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled while untreated facial muscles contract normally, allowing normal facial expression to be unaffected.

BOTOX® injections are a simple and safe procedure. A very small amount of BOTOX® is injected with a very fine needle into several locations in the face. Because the needle is so fine and only a small amount of liquid is used, the pain associated with the injections is minimal. No sedation or local anesthetic is required, and you will be able to drive and engage in all of your usual daily activities immediately after your injections. You may have slight temporary bruising of the skin at your injections sites, but otherwise, there will be no visible signs of your treatment.

Cosmetic denervation is not a permanent solution to the problem of dynamic wrinkles. Because the injections last about four to six months, treatments typically are scheduled two to three times a year.